Quality Engineer - CAPA, Root Cause & Process Improvement

Energy Jobline ZR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Seattle seeks a Quality Engineer to develop and manage nonconformance and corrective action programs, partner with Production, Operations and Customer Service, and serve as the main contact for quality issues arising from internal and external sources.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA, RCCA, 8D, and continuous improvement of QMS, inspection and manufacturing processes, with exposure to aerospace/regulatory environments and ITAR considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with nonconformance and corrective action processes.
• Experience performing root-cause analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quality issues and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with customer quality portals.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience with customer corrective action requirements.
• Experience with 8D, RCCA, CAPA.
• Experience with statistical analysis and quality tools.
• Experience developing quality dashboards and performance metrics.
• Internal Auditor or similar quality certification.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage nonconformance and corrective action programs.
• Serve as primary contact for quality issues from internal operations and customers.
• Work with Production, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Customer Service to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor effectiveness and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Support continuous improvement of quality systems, inspection, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

8D CAPA

Nonconformance Mgmt

Statistical Analysis

Process Improvement

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Excel/Office Proficiency

Customer Portals Experience

Dashboards & metrics

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

AS9100 / ISO 9001

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Seattle seeks a Quality Engineer to develop and manage nonconformance and corrective action programs, partner with Production, Operations and Customer Service, and serve as the main contact for quality issues arising from internal and external sources.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA, RCCA, 8D, and continuous improvement of QMS, inspection and manufacturing processes, with exposure to aerospace/regulatory environments and ITAR considerations.